Only the Strong

In the aftermath of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, Lorenzo "Guts" Tolliver decides to leave his violent past as a leg breaker behind for a simpler life filled with love and banana pudding. His former boss, Ananias Goode, is contemplating retirement but is complicated by a passionate relationship with pediatrician Dr. Artinces Noel. As Goode navigates his tumultuous affair, Dr. Noel's determined protégé, Charlotte Divine, faces her own challenges. With sharp, humorous prose, Jabari Asim explores the shifting landscape of urban life during a pivotal moment in American history.